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Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus

Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus
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Follow the Preparing Radiation Items for Surplus guidance to prepare items associated with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation prior to sending to UW Surplus. Additional information is provided…

Find the nearest defibrillator to help save a life

The UW community can help save a life by knowing where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located in University buildings before a sudden cardiac arrest occurs. PulsePoint provides a map of…

Updated Wildfire Smoke Safety course

EH&S launched an updated online Wildfire Smoke Safety course to address new regulatory requirements. UW personnel can access it in the EH&S Course Catalog. This course is required for…

Hearing Loss Prevention Program updates

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published an updated Hearing Loss Prevention Program Manual. The updates impact all UW personnel with a potential for elevated exposure to noise in the…

New safety guidelines for working near wireless cellular antennas

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) published new guidelines for radiofrequency safety aimed at protecting workers who perform tasks on rooftops with wireless cellular antennas. The key…

Radiation Safety Inspection Checklist Explanations

Radiation Safety staff will periodically inspect labs with a Radiation Use Authorization according to Washington State Department of Health requirements (in addition to the monthly surveys RUA…

EH&S Training Recharge Policy

EH&S Training Recharge Policy
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EH&S recharges training vendor fees, space reservation fees, and materials costs for classes requested by units or departments. The unit must provide budget information two weeks prior to the…

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Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist

Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist
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  University units complete the applicable sections of the Confined Space Program Self-Audit Checklist (Word) when performing a self-audit of your confined space program. Refer to the…

Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist

Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist
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Complete the applicable sections of the Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Program Self-Audit Checklist when performing an annual self-audit of your Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety program.

2024 Q3 RSC Agenda 08/27/24

2024 Q3 RSC Agenda 08/27/24
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Securing Loads and Cargo Online

Report workplace safety concerns

The University is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for working, learning, research, teaching and service. There are many ways for University personnel to report and discuss…

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet
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The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Focus Sheet provides information to support the safe and compliant use of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, including drones) for University of…

UW Electrical Safety Manual

UW Electrical Safety Manual
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The UW Electrical Safety Manual establishes requirements to protect personnel and students from potential harm and prevent fires/explosions that could result during the use of electrical systems…

Human Subjects Radiation Approval Committee (HSRAC) Contact

Kitchen Fires in Campus Housing

Kitchen Fires in Campus Housing
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This safety information is intended to help on-campus residents prevent fires when cooking and respond if a fire occurs.

Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines

Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines
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  The Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Guidelines provide information on their safe use and apply to all University personnel and students who handle or use compressed or liquefied…

Battery recycling on the Seattle campus

The University of Washington recycles all types of batteries, which cannot be placed in the trash because they can be corrosive and contain toxic metals. Batteries and electronics are not…

New UW Electrical Safety Manual

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) published the new UW Electrical Safety Manual that establishes the requirements and best practices for University personnel conducting work on…

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